Tag Archives: ROBOTICS IS AN OPPORTUNITY

CASE STUDY OF FANUC AND CYAN TEC WITH ROBOTIC LASER CUTTING CELL

FANUC supplied an industrial-scale laser cutting cell ordered by the UK’s Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) using a range of automated systems. The demonstration cell includes a 12 m x 4 m cutting table, a six-axis robot, a computer numerical control (CNC) system for the flatbed table and laser, all housed in a laser safe enclosure.

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ADOPTION OF INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS IS DRIVEN BY MORE AFFORDABLE PRICES AND SIMPLER PROGRAMMING

Although industrial robots have long been an important part of production, many people still think of them as expensive and difficult equipment with safety concerns. However, the deployment of industrial robots is becoming increasingly accessible thanks to lower prices and simpler programming, making them faster and easier for small and medium-sized enterprises to deploy and

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ABB INTRODUCES ITS SWIFTI CRB 1300 INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATIVE ROBOT THAT COMBINES THE BEST OF INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS AND COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS

Swifti CRB 1300, an industrial collaborative robot from ABB, combines speed and precision with a payload capacity of up to 11 kg. It can be used for a wide range of production and product handling tasks, such as picking and placing objects in specific locations and palletising. The Swifti CRB 1300, a cobot from ABB,

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TRENDS WITH INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS IN 2023

From automating monotonous activities to performing sophisticated and precise procedures, industrial robots have completely changed the way manufacturing and production processes are carried out in various industries. They are much more adaptable and efficient as technology advances, as their capabilities are constantly increasing. This article describes the 5 most important industrial robots to know about

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NEW FANUC SCARA ROBOTS DESIGNED FOR CLEANROOM AND FOOD HANDLING APPLICATIONS

Fanuc‘s SR-3iA/C three-axis and SR-6I/C four-axis pick-and-place robots are excellent for replacing manual labour and meeting the highest safety and hygiene standards in food, pharmaceutical and general production applications. To increase longevity and provide IP54-rated protection from water, dust and other contaminants, Fanuc’s latest SCARA models feature a white epoxy coating. They meet ISO Class

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NEW KUKA KR FORTEC ULTRA SERIES IS COMPACT, POWERFUL AND LIGHTWEIGHT

To meet the growing demands of the electromobility industry, Kuka has introduced a new line of Fortec industrial robot arms. The KR Fortec ultra family, prepared for high payloads and moments of inertia, has set new benchmarks in the heavy payload range from 480 kg to 800 kg. Each of the five robot variants of

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RESEARCH AND DIAGNOSTICS USING ABB ROBOTS.

In collaboration with the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), ABB Robotics has developed an automated neutralising antibody testing method that provides the most accurate way to assess a person’s immunity to different strains of Covid. Thanks to this technology, between 15 and more than 1,000 neutralising antibody tests are performed every day. Automating the

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APPLICATION OF MACHINE TENDING WITH KAWASAKI ROBOTS

Battery Builders (BBI), an industrial lead-acid battery manufacturer based in Naperville, Illinois, made the decision to modernise its building, and it seemed natural to include its six-station COS (Cast-On-Strap) equipment in those upgrades. It installed a Kawasaki high payload robot with a robotic cell consisting of six process stations working with robotic integrator MAC Engineering.

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ABB HAS OPENED ITS STATE-OF-THE-ART, FULLY AUTOMATED AND ADAPTIVE ROBOTICS PLANT IN CHINA.

In Kangqiao, Shanghai, China, ABB formally opened its state-of-the-art, fully automated and adaptive robotics plant. The 67,000 sqm manufacturing and research facility, in which ABB invested $150 million (RMB 1.1 billion), will use its digital and automation technologies to produce next-generation robots, reinforcing its position as a leader in robotics and automation in China. Sami

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ROBOTIC AUTOMATION IS NOW MORE FLEXIBLE THANKS TO THE COMPATIBILITY OF MICROPSI INDUSTRIES’ IA MIRAI SOFTWARE

FANUC customers can upgrade their robots, in particular the CRX series, with useful hand-eye coordination thanks to compatibility. Factory automation and industrial robots FANUC customers can upgrade their robots, in particular the CRX series, with useful hand-eye coordination thanks to compatibility. In Japan, MIRAI, together with its US subsidiary FANUC America, is a leading supplier

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